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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lila treat Joe in the beginning of the story?
(a) With contempt.
(b) She ignores him and they never speak.
(c) With love.
(d) She thinks he is brilliant because he is in college.

2. Who did Crystal meet with at school on the day of her death?
(a) Her cheerleading squad.
(b) The school counselor.
(c) Her boyfriend and his friends.
(d) The school principal.

3. How does Joe feel after telling his secret to Carl?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Embarrassed.
(c) Angry.
(d) Humbled.

4. What will happen if Jeremy is left home alone again?
(a) Terry will call child protective services.
(b) Jeremy will have to live with Joe.
(c) Joe's mother and brother will be evicted.
(d) Joe will have to move back home.

5. What did Joe's mother's apartment smell like when he was a child?
(a) Mustiness.
(b) Old wood.
(c) Fresh-baked bread.
(d) Greek food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Grandpa Bill warn Joe not to leave on the bottom of the boat?

2. What is Occam's razor?

3. What movie is Jeremy obsessed with when he meets Lila for the first time?

4. What state does the story take place in?

5. How are Joe and Jeremy related?

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